If you plan to carry out construction, demolition or ground work, it may be necessary to have a supervisor (KA) for your project. Normally, an inspector is not needed if you are only going to make minor changes to, for example, one- or two-dwelling houses. Are you interested in learning more about controllers and their task? Then you should continue reading this article.
What does a controller do?
In 2011, the term "inspector responsible" was introduced in the Planning and Building Act. The person in charge of inspection assists the client by drawing up an inspection plan for the construction. The control officer's task is to ensure compliance with the control plan and that all applicable rules and regulations are followed. He or she also ensures that necessary inspections are carried out during construction.
The person in charge of control must have comprehensive knowledge and experience for the assignment and needs to be able to demonstrate this by being certified. In addition, the controller needs to have an independent position vis-à-vis those who carry out the controlling actions.
When is a controller needed?
According to the Planning and Building Act (PBL), a control officer is required when implementing measures that require a building permit, land permit, demolition permit or notification. However, there are exceptions for smaller projects where you as the client are deemed to have the capacity to fulfill your responsibilities without help from the inspector.
It can be difficult to precisely determine the boundaries of what qualifies as a smaller project. For example, an inspector may be required for the demolition of a load-bearing wall but not for a non-load-bearing wall. Contact the building committee in your municipality if you are unsure whether an inspector is needed or not.
Read also: When is a building permit needed?
Who proposes the controller and when should it be done?
If an inspection officer is needed, it is the client who proposes which persons or organizations should assume this role. The names, addresses and social security or organization numbers of the proposed inspectors must appear in the application for a building permit or notification. It is also possible that different inspectors are appointed for different parts of a construction project. If several inspectors are appointed, it is you as the client who decides which of them will be responsible for coordination.
When is a controller not needed?
In the case of certain simpler measures, you as a developer are deemed to be able to manage without an inspection officer. To get a better picture of which measures are considered simpler and less complicated, you can find more information on the Housing Agency's website .
To avoid confusion and ambiguities, there is an important ground rule to take into account when answering the question. The Building Board cannot demand that an inspection officer be appointed for measures that require neither permission nor notification.
This means that you first need to investigate whether your planned measures require a building permit, demolition permit or notification. If this is not the case, you also do not need a controller. Start by clarifying which measures you plan to carry out, for example the construction of an outbuilding, a garage or the construction of a plank or a wall. These are minor actions that usually do not require a controller. However, it is an assessment made by the building committee.
How much does a controller cost?
The price for hiring an inspection manager is influenced, among other things, by where in the country you plan to build. For a villa, the cost is usually somewhere between SEK 15,000 and 30,000.
Who can be a controller?
To become a certified inspector, technical training, practical experience in relevant areas within the construction sector and suitability for the role are required. Even if a person lacks formal theoretical training, he or she can still be certified if he or she has at least ten years of practical experience. In addition to experience, a good knowledge of legislation is required, such as the Planning and Building Act (PBL), the Planning and Building Ordinance (PBF), the Swedish Housing Agency's building regulations (BBR), European construction standards (EKS) and control plans.
Do you need help with the control plan?
As the developer, it is your responsibility to prepare a control plan, which can be challenging if you do not have previous experience. Konstruktionhjälve n offers expertise in all aspects of your building permit application. We take care of the entire application process for you and ensure that all necessary documents, including the control plan, are correctly drawn up. In this way, we can guarantee a smooth and problem-free building permit process for you. Contact us for a quote or price proposal, and we will tell you more about how we tailor the documents for your specific project.
